Lizetta suddenly snapped back to reality, only then noticing the cool sensation on her cheeks. She raised her hand, clumsily trying to wipe away the tear stains from the corners of her eyes.
But Remington's warm fingers were already gently brushing her face, slowly tracing away the moisture.
Lizetta's emotions were tumultuous as she brushed Remington's hand aside, yet her gaze remained fixed on the painting.
"When did you paint this?" she asked.
Remington rubbed his thumb over the dampness on the canvas, a look of tenderness and pity surfacing in his eyes.
"After you left, Grandma's health has been deteriorating, so I've been spending more time at the family estate. I painted this during my idle moments."
Lizetta knew he wasn't telling the whole truth. Such a large painting couldn't have been completed overnight. Remington was always busy; he must have squeezed out time from his rest to paint it.
"Why did you paint this piece?" Lizetta's voice was soft, and Remington struggled to discern whether she was happy or sad.
He lowered his gaze, subconsciously tightening his embrace. "I..."
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The readers' comments on the novel: Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington)
Does evil really triumph always above the good in this novel ? How comes Stella's evilness has no end? Does the author believes that by giving justice and importance to bad people like Stella will make this novel interesring? I am starting to lose my patience and ask when will the writer finally will realize that the protagonist is Lizetta and not Stella....
Update pls thanks!...
This novel is too sad. When will Lizetta experience real happiness. Why is her life so miserable.. Author pls bring changes in the story....
Removed the 5 Chapters per day if you can't keep up to it....